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Author Greg Bowens

Greg Bowens has worn many hats. He was a Detroit News reporter before going on strike in 1995. Then he became press secretary for Detroit Mayor Dennis Archer.

Now, he's a public relations specialist, an occasional contributor to Deadline Detroit  and author of a 2015 book,  "I Choose Happiness -- a 30 Day Guide to Living Well."

Bowens wants to spread some of that happiness with a "I Choose Happiness" event Thursday at the Jazz Cafe at Music Hall, 350 Madison, in downtown Detroit.

The free event on Bowens' birthday includes these activities:

  • 7-7:30 p.m.: Hugs, not handshakes, mixer
  • 7:30 8:30: Motivational speakers
  • 8:30-9: Book signing
  • 9-12: Dancing and "joy beats" with Bruce Bailey